The CA. Department of Social Services' Disability Determination Services Division is currently recruiting for Medical Consultant I AND Medical Consultant I-Psychiatrist postions throughout California. Under the direction of the Team Manager (TM) Disability Evaluation Services Administrator I (DESA I), the Medical Consultant (MC), in conjunction with Disability Evaluation Analyst (DEA) staff, adjudicates applications for disability benefits under the Social Security, Supplemental Security Income and/or Medi-Cal programs. The MC reviews case histories, evaluates and interprets medical reports, and evaluates possible effects of medical or surgical treatment in relationship to program requirements. The MC provides assessments of the applicant’s functional abilities based on program guidelines. The MC is a full participant on the team and is involved in decision-making regarding team endeavors related to the team's quality, workflow, and production. These advertisements will be posted as until filled. Applications will be reviewed on the 5th business day of each month, and candidates may or may not be selected for interviews. However, the Job Control will remain open until the vacancy is filled. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Must apply through the CalCareers website (or mail). See each job advertisement for application details. Be sure to note the deadline to apply date(s). Learn more: https://jobs.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/JobSearchResults.aspx#depid=199